KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KRT • US48563L1017

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28.39 USD
-0.04 (-0.14%)
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This KRT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KRT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KRT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KRT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KRT has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years KRT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.94%, KRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of KRT (21.07%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Return On Invested Capital of 14.27% is amongst the best of the industry. KRT outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • KRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.74%. This is above the industry average of 9.21%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (14.27%) for KRT is above the 3 year average (13.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.94%
ROE 21.07%
ROIC 14.27%
ROA(3y)10.96%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)20.47%
ROE(5y)19%
ROIC(3y)13.74%
ROIC(5y)12.37%
KRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • KRT has a better Profit Margin (6.73%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KRT has a Operating Margin of 8.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • KRT has a Gross Margin of 36.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
  • KRT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.75%
PM (TTM) 6.73%
GM 36.8%
OM growth 3Y7.25%
OM growth 5Y-1.37%
PM growth 3Y6.45%
PM growth 5Y2.59%
GM growth 3Y5.63%
GM growth 5Y4.07%
KRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. KRT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KRT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KRT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KRT has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KRT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KRT Yearly Shares OutstandingKRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
KRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.24 indicates that KRT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KRT (5.24) is better than 80.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT is 1.08, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRT, only 1.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • KRT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • KRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, KRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.08
Altman-Z 5.24
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC9.26%
KRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • KRT has a Current Ratio of 2.30. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.30, KRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that KRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of KRT (1.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 1.13
KRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. KRT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KRT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.42%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.67%.
  • KRT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.42%
EPS 3Y6.58%
EPS 5Y11.88%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.67%
Revenue growth 3Y3.41%
Revenue growth 5Y9.62%
Sales Q2Q%13.74%

3.2 Future

  • KRT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.54% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.34%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y4.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.08%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M
KRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. KRT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • KRT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.63.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • KRT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.79.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.11, KRT is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRT indicates a rather cheap valuation: KRT is cheaper than 93.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.88. KRT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.63
Fwd PE 15.11
KRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.14
EV/EBITDA 10.91
KRT Per share dataKRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KRT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • KRT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • KRT's earnings are expected to grow with 16.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. KRT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.26%, which is a nice return.
  • KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.78. KRT pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.26%

5.2 History

  • KRT has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • KRT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
KRT Yearly Dividends per shareKRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • KRT pays out 114.68% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP114.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M
KRT Dividend Payout.KRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KRT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (4/22/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

28.39

-0.04 (-0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners32.54%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners57.89%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap566.66M
Revenue(TTM)467.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.48M
Analysts48
Price Target30.09 (5.99%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.26%
Yearly Dividend1.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP114.68%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.85%
Max EPS beat(2)22.41%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.48%
Max EPS beat(4)22.41%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.26%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)8.51%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)7.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.14%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)3.51%
PT rev (3m)3.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.63
Fwd PE 15.11
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 17.14
P/OCF 16.76
P/B 3.79
P/tB 3.89
EV/EBITDA 10.91
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY5.67%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)1.66
FCFY5.83%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY5.97%
SpS23.43
BVpS7.49
TBVpS7.3
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham Number16.4674 (-42%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.94%
ROE 21.07%
ROCE 18.82%
ROIC 14.27%
ROICexc 17.28%
ROICexgc 17.65%
OM 8.75%
PM (TTM) 6.73%
GM 36.8%
FCFM 7.07%
ROA(3y)10.96%
ROA(5y)10.45%
ROE(3y)20.47%
ROE(5y)19%
ROIC(3y)13.74%
ROIC(5y)12.37%
ROICexc(3y)17.38%
ROICexc(5y)14.79%
ROICexgc(3y)17.75%
ROICexgc(5y)15.11%
ROCE(3y)18.12%
ROCE(5y)16.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.51%
OM growth 3Y7.25%
OM growth 5Y-1.37%
PM growth 3Y6.45%
PM growth 5Y2.59%
GM growth 3Y5.63%
GM growth 5Y4.07%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.08
Debt/EBITDA 0.44
Cap/Depr 6.94%
Cap/Sales 0.16%
Interest Coverage 21.42
Cash Conversion 65.26%
Profit Quality 105.02%
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 5.24
F-Score7
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)13.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)21.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.57%
Profit Quality(3y)139.22%
Profit Quality(5y)110.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.42%
EPS 3Y6.58%
EPS 5Y11.88%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
EPS Next Y16.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.67%
Revenue growth 3Y3.41%
Revenue growth 5Y9.62%
Sales Q2Q%13.74%
Revenue Next Year12.34%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y4.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.08%
EBIT growth 1Y1.01%
EBIT growth 3Y10.9%
EBIT growth 5Y8.12%
EBIT Next Year60.26%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.73%
FCF growth 3Y7.23%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-29.53%
OCF growth 3Y4.69%
OCF growth 5Y18.37%

KARAT PACKAGING INC / KRT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KRT.


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KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KRT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 17.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.79.


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The financial health rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 8 / 10.